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floating

36 ENTRIES FOUND:

float·ing

adj \ˈflō-tiŋ\

Definition of FLOATING

1
: buoyed on or in a fluid
2
: located out of the normal position <a floating kidney>
3
a : continually drifting or changing position <the floating population> b : not presently committed or invested <floating capital> c : short-term and usually not funded <floating debt> d : having no fixed value or rate <floating currencies> <floating interest rates>
4
: connected or constructed so as to operate and adjust smoothly <a floating axle>

Examples of FLOATING

  1. <the wreckage remained floating for hours>

First Known Use of FLOATING

1600

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